AirTractor, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/airtractor/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Fri, 09 May 2025 21:53:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png AirTractor, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/airtractor/ 32 32 Awesome gesture from local dealer! https://rkwatchservice.com/awesome-gesture-from-local-dealer/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:52:43 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/awesome-gesture-from-local-dealer.5623132/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I’ve been a patron of my local watch retailer for 4 years or so. They sell Tudor, Rolex, Seiko (including their higher end models), Tissot, Longines, among others. Suffice it to say, I’ve purchased a few! But today I received a very nice discount oppor...

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I’ve been a patron of my local watch retailer for 4 years or so. They sell Tudor, Rolex, Seiko (including their higher end models), Tissot, Longines, among others. Suffice it to say, I’ve purchased a few! But today I received a very nice discount opportunity from them in the mail. Am I stupid not to take advantage of this opportunity? They have a very nice inventory of Seiko I must say. Might have to see what is available. Always wanted a Grand Seiko but the one I wanted was HAQ and my…

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GBD-200 and GD-350 strap options https://rkwatchservice.com/gbd-200-and-gd-350-strap-options/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:06:44 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/gbd-200-and-gd-350-strap-options.5620914/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I just swapped my Jays and Kays adapters on these two models and was playing around with different straps. What have you found that looks good?

Here’s a few I came up with. Which one do you like best?

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I just swapped my Jays and Kays adapters on these two models and was playing around with different straps. What have you found that looks good?

Here’s a few I came up with. Which one do you like best?

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Islander Calverton (Flightmaster resurrected?!) https://rkwatchservice.com/islander-calverton-flightmaster-resurrected/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:49:40 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/islander-calverton-flightmaster-resurrected.5619990/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I just ordered the blue and yellow color way. I think Marc hit a home run with this and happy he put the time in to do justice to the original.

Movement: Seiko Epson YM62A Quartz Chronograph
Case: Stainless Steel, 41.8mm x 12.9mm, 48mm lug to lug
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I just ordered the blue and yellow color way. I think Marc hit a home run with this and happy he put the time in to do justice to the original.

Movement: Seiko Epson YM62A Quartz Chronograph
Case: Stainless Steel, 41.8mm x 12.9mm, 48mm lug to lug
Back: Solid embossed caseback
Crystal: Domed sapphire with inner AR
Band: Stainless steel deployant, 20mm
Water Resistant: 200 meters
Weight: 170 grams
Warranty: 1 year
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Seiko Presage 60s style SRPG05 https://rkwatchservice.com/seiko-presage-60s-style-srpg05/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:55:22 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/seiko-presage-60s-style-srpg05.5619964/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Up for trade is my SRPG05. Beautiful blue dial. Keeps good time. I bought it new a year ago. Worn maybe 10 times. Some faint desk diver marks on bracelet. Bezel, glass, case are near perfect.

Trade for certain g shocks,GMW-B5000, German field or aviat...

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Up for trade is my SRPG05. Beautiful blue dial. Keeps good time. I bought it new a year ago. Worn maybe 10 times. Some faint desk diver marks on bracelet. Bezel, glass, case are near perfect.

Trade for certain g shocks,GMW-B5000, German field or aviator, solid microbrands. I like them all! Throw me some trade ideas.

Thanks for looking.

Specs:

  • CASE DIMENSIONS:
  • DIAMETER:
    40.8mm
  • THICKNESS:
    12.0mm
  • LENGTH:
    47.0mm
  • MOVEMENT:
  • Automatic
  • Caliber 4R35…

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Zelos Swordfish 40mm titanium slate blue https://rkwatchservice.com/zelos-swordfish-40mm-titanium-slate-blue/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:13:27 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/zelos-swordfish-40mm-titanium-slate-blue.5617849/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Zelos Swordfish 40mm titanium in slate blue. Great looking piece with amazing lume. I bought it brand new March of 23’

A few desk diver marks but overall nice condition. Just making room for some new additions, I love this watch.

Specs:

Diameter : 4...

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Zelos Swordfish 40mm titanium in slate blue. Great looking piece with amazing lume. I bought it brand new March of 23’

A few desk diver marks but overall nice condition. Just making room for some new additions, I love this watch.

Specs:

  • Diameter : 40mm
  • Lug to Lug Length: 46mm
  • Thickness: 12mm
  • Lug Width : 20mm
  • Movement: Seiko NH35 with color matched Date Wheel
  • Water Resistance: 200m
  • Crystal: Sapphire with Inner AR coating
  • Lume: C3 X1 and BGW9
  • Bezel: 120…

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SOTC – 2025 – Top 12 https://rkwatchservice.com/sotc-2025-top-12/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:56:49 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sotc-2025-top-12.5618026/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Here are my top 12 in the rotation. Like to upgrade and pare down to 4-6. I love pilot and diver style watches and would appreciate any suggestions. Mainstream to micro brand, cheap to absurd. Let’s hear it! I have to say my Yema Flygraf and Longines V...

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Here are my top 12 in the rotation. Like to upgrade and pare down to 4-6. I love pilot and diver style watches and would appreciate any suggestions. Mainstream to micro brand, cheap to absurd. Let’s hear it! I have to say my Yema Flygraf and Longines VHP are just fantastic pieces that I’m proud to wear to work. No nonsense, great looking, does the job well. I like to think I’m built the same way… :ROFLMAO:

The seiko SPB455 is still one of my favorite watches I’ve ever seen in person, just…

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